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Odysseus disguised as the beggar tells Penelope that Odysseus was with the Thesprotians gathering treasure, but that he has gone to Dodona to determine's Zeus' high mind. Odysseus says that Odysseus has lost all his crew on the Thrinacian island, but has himself survived and will be coming back to Ithaca soon.
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Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when he is in his beggar's costume?
No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.
Who does Odysseus claim to be?
When Odysseus returns home, he claims to be a beggar.
How did Athena change Odysseus before he went to the swineherd?
Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.
What is a beggar in The Odyssey?
The beggar is odysseus, he dressed like that because he did not want to get recognized by anyone.
What did Athena do for the beggar Odysseus?
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when he is in his beggar's costume?
No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.
How is the beggar treated by the suitors?
The beggar, who is actually Odysseus in disguise, is mistreated by the suitors in "The Odyssey." They mock him, insult him, and even throw objects at him. Despite their rude behavior, Odysseus maintains his disguise to observe their behavior before revealing his true identity.
Who does Odysseus claim to be?
When Odysseus returns home, he claims to be a beggar.
How is Penelope's interview with beggar ironic?
Penelope asks the beggar for information about Odysseus without realizing she is speaking to Odysseus himself!
What did Penelope ask the beggar ( Odysseus) when she was seeking information about her husband'?
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
Penelope believes that the beggar is?
Penelope believes that the beggar is her husband, Odysseus, who has returned home in disguise after being away for many years. She tests him by asking him to move their bed, a task only Odysseus could accomplish due to its special construction.
Who are the Two people who are cruel to Odysseus the beggar?
The two people who are cruel to Odysseus the beggar are Melanthius, the goatherd, and Antinous, one of the suitors. They both mistreat and abuse Odysseus during his time disguised as a beggar in his own home.
How did Athena change Odysseus before he went to the swineherd?
Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.
What did Penelope say to Antinous regarding the beggar's (Odysseus) plea to try to bend the bow?
Let him try
What tale does beggar tell Penelope?
The beggar tells Penelope a false story about meeting Odysseus and receiving news of his return. He claims to have met Odysseus and that he will soon return to reclaim his house and wife. Penelope later tests the beggar by asking for details about Odysseus, which the beggar fails to provide accurately.
When does Odysseus disguise himself as a beggar?
Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar upon learning that he is back on Ithaca.
Who is the beggar in The Odyssey?
The beggar is odysseus, he dressed like that because he did not want to get recognized by anyone
